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October 30, 2019
Why Use a Fictitious Business Name?
Choosing a unique business name is one of the most important
decisions a business owner makes when establishing a new enterprise. Your business
name is the foundation of your brand. It provides an identifying mark that
tells your customers who you are and what type of product or service you offer.
A poorly chosen business name may bring negat…
October 15, 2019
Business Websites Need to be ADA Accessible
A web presence is necessary in today’s business world for
companies large and small. In this article, we not a recent federal decision in
the Second Circuit is a reminder that restaurants, and other businesses that
may interface with the public, have additional responsibilities under the
places of public accommodation provisions of the Americ…
September 18, 2019
New Wildfire Smoke Employment Requirements for California Businesses
On July 29, 2019 California’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board issued emergency regulations to protect outdoor workers from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke. The emergency regulations are in response to the wildfires that have plagued the state in the last several years. Employers are now required to monitor levels of smoke…
September 5, 2019
Why Might a Business Incorporate in Delaware Instead of California?
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Many of the largest public companies in the world are incorporated in Delaware. California business owners ask me whether they should incorporate in Delaware when choosing a state of incorporation for a business about to go public. This post will examine some of the key differences between incorporation and co…
August 28, 2019
Navigating California’s Work Breaks and Overtime Laws
California’s work breaks and overtime laws regularly confuse
companies that do business in California. Understanding your obligations to
provide rest and meal periods to employees is critical to the operation of any
size business. A mistake, however innocent or inadvertent, results in costly
penalties at rates much higher than any wages that…
August 7, 2019
Three Things You Must Know When Starting a Home Health Agency
Home health agencies have revolutionized elder care options,
permitting many older adults to live in their own homes longer than before.
These agencies are responsible for placing health care professionals –
registered nurses, nursing assistants, physical therapists, or home care aides
– in the patient’s home to provide primary care, medical…
July 31, 2019
The Business Activities Without Corporate Protection
Back to the Basics: Understanding Limits on Corporate
Protection
Protecting personal assets from liability for business
activities that produce a loss, debt, or liability is one of the chief drivers
motivating business owners to establish a corporation, limited liability
company, or limited partnership when they set-up their new business…
July 18, 2019
Resolving Employee Disputes Before You are Sued
Preventing employee
lawsuits and other legal claims is more challenging than you might think for a
business. When your company is experiencing a staff problem such as an employee
who continually comes in late, frequently takes days off, or is not performing
his or her job, your first inclination may be to terminate that person.
Confusion…
July 11, 2019
Buying a California Business
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Buying an existing
company is a great way to enter the market with an established customer base. You
can obtain financing more easily, benefit operationally from existing systems
and processes, and rely on the deep knowledge base of established employees. It
may also be less risky than startin…
June 10, 2019
Legal Considerations Before Signing a Commercial Lease
Most entrepreneurs do not understand that in a commercial lease the
leasing agreement is whatever the parties decide. There is considerably less
legal protection for a business in a commercial lease than in common
residential leases.
For example, in a commercial lease, the parties can opt out of many of
the protections provided for by Cal…